EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Clean Up Ohio Train Derailment and Pay for Clean-Up Costs

February 21st, 2:57 PM EST

Train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio causing explosions that emit hazardous materials

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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (NEWSnet/AP) — Federal environmental regulators on Tuesday took charge of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn and ordered Norfolk Southern to foot the bill.

The Environmental Protection Agency told the railcar company that it must take all measures clean up contaminants, adding it would be required to reimburse the government for provide cleaning services.

The EPA warned Norfolk Southern that if failed to comply with its order, the agency would perform the work itself and seek triple damages from the company.

The agency said it would release more details on the cleanup service for residents and businesses this week.